Stopped in for dinner after someone in the neighborhood recommended & the experience did not…read moredisappoint! Lovely upscale casual atmosphere, we sat inside but there was also a really cute patio. The cocktails were probably the best we had in the city this trip! Shared the Bruschetta Di Panzanella & Insalata Di Arugula, Uva E Caprino, both were fresh & delicious. The highlight for me was the Gnocchi Con Ragu Di Carne E Funghi. The handmade potato gnocchi was perfectly cooked, such a tasty dish! Service was great, leave room for dessert :)

I've been so busy since we came back from LA that I'm just now getting around to leaving a…read morereview... Our annual visit to Maccheroni Republic. We always seem to end up ordering the same dishes and we've never been disappointed. Everything tasted great as usual. They also had the Italian Custard on the dessert menu this time. We had tried it once before and absolutely loved it, especially the caramel sauce that comes with it. We practically had to fight over the caramel sauce. LOL. It's that good! If you ever see it on the dessert menu, I highly recommend trying it. We enjoyed everything but the overall atmosphere felt a little different this time. We actually wondered if something had changed with the management or the restaurant itself. We used to have to wait quite a while for a table but this time we went on a Friday night and there was no line at all. The crowd also seemed very different from what we remembered. We also felt a little rushed by our server which was disappointing. One of the things we always liked about Maccheroni Republic was the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere and we had never felt rushed during our previous visits. I can't quite put my finger on it but something just felt different this time. Still, the food was great and overall, we had a good time.

Great outdoor Italian restaurant! Reservations required…read moresince it's pretty small restaurant, would recommend patio seating has a nice aesthetic vibe! The inside seems hot and crowded since it's a bar right next to the kitchen! They do have portable Ac inside as I saw on my way to the restroom. Their service it's great, and food was good, I really enjoyed their date cake dessert, it was worth the visit and will definitely come back for dessert! Their famous spicy pomodoro pasta is very nice and fresh, one the bus boys gave us a really nice recommendation to not mix the pasta with the ricotta pesto! And it was perfect cause you could take each flavor of the pasta!

While in Los Angeles, I visited this restaurant after reading the many positive reviews on social…read moremedia. I started with the Lemongrass coconut milk pear elderflonved. It was absolutely delicious. The fish was fresh and in combination with the lemongrass, made for a delightful bite. The pasta dish was also a favorite of mine but unfortunately, the most disappointing dish by far was the grilled Bronzino. It lacked flavor and the size of the fish was much smaller than I'm accustomed to having. Without question, the restaurant definitely missed the mark on this dish. The restaurant was beautifully designed and the decor looked amazing. My server was attentive and made sure my water glass remained filled throughout my entire meal. However, something I did find a bit strange was when presented with the check the dishes were unreadable but the prices weren't. I was told a new printer was ordered a week ago but had not yet arrived. I found this a bit odd for an establishment of this caliber not to have a working printer.

My siblings and I came to visit my cousin and her husband from Chicago, and decided to dine in at…read moreBestia on Saturday night, September 6th! For all of us it was our first time at Bestia, they picked the restaurant and glad to say it was a great pick! Everyone enjoyed our time here together for the first time. The experience was amazing from the welcoming of our waitress and the detailed menu descriptions she gave to fun fact about the name of the restaurant! The restaurant was well lit and sounded like everyone was having a great time, laughing and catching up with one another! As well as the staff helping each other out and making sure everyone was satisfied! Angelica, our waitress, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, as well as the rest of the staff! She helped us pick our entrees and appetizers as well. Angelica made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal from making sure our drinks were refilled or bringing another round of drinks, to bringing clean plates for every entree we received! The bone marrow and branzino was definitely a 100/10, my brother who hates fish actually tried it and loved it! The bone marrow left everyone at the table speechless! Thank you to everyone at Bestia, especially our waitress, Angelica, for a wonderful dinner!

Been now about 15 times and I love it every time, the food is consistently amazing and the…read morerestaurant is always packed every night of the week with a loud yet fun ambiance. The bone marrow, mussels and clams, chicken liver, branzino and any pasta are the best although the pizza is great too, the best is to end the meal with a chocolate Bundino. My only criticism as of recently has been the wine staff, the last few times I have mentioned that I personally don't like the taste of natural wine and have asked for recommendations to suit my taste the sommelier actually said " so you like to drink chemicals then " , I didn't let it ruin my evening and the food was still excellent but their really isn't a place for that attitude. I am an avid wine collector and as the customer it's the wine staffs job to make the customer happy by finding a bottle they will like, not push their misinformed opinions on the customers. Management would be served well with some re-education in the art of customer service to the wine team.

We were on the neighborhood by chance. walked in without a reservation since it was late afternoon…read more Got a great table. A very relaxed atmosphere and the wine "cellar" looks amazing. Servers are top notch, professional and attentive. All food recommendations were delicious. Will definitely come back again

This spot is one of our favorites! The food is delicious, the ambiance is wonderful, and the staff…read moreis truly top-notch. Every time we arrive, the servers and bussers remember us and greet us right away. That warm welcome makes every visit feel special. Our favorites include the oxtail ragù, baby beet salad, and pesto burrata. But the homemade panna cotta? That's the one thing we refuse to share--we each need our own!

Came here for my birthday and had the best experience! Oscar was our waiter, and he was such a…read moresweetheart--so attentive and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. (Always love a Sag ) The food and drinks were really good too! And I have to give a special shoutout to their bartender, Vinee. He made sure I got my birthday cocktail Definitely a great spot for a birthday celebration!

Incredible place just gorgeous treehouse setting, stringed lights everywhere. Such a cool vibe. It…read morewas hopping and we were seated a little late. Manager had two appetizers and a dessert brought on the house! So thoughtful and much appreciated. Madeline was the sweetest friendliest server. She busted her butt to make sure we were happy. Food was incredible- from the lamb hummus to the chicken schnitzel. Also the broccoli and sprouts were delicious. Overall this is an A++

I've been coming here for years, even before moving to LA, and I still make it a point to come back…read morewhenever I can! The carbonara is amazing, and I highly recommend trying the uni pasta too. It's unique and a nice change from your typical pasta dishes. The service is always attentive, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere is great for pretty much any occasion. Definitely a spot worth coming back to!

DELICIOUS! food came with salad and bread. fav was mentai - bacon/mozz and salmon spinach tasted…read morehomey. service was great, and food came out p fast. clean interior. come earlier or else u might have to way. very positive i got food poisoning from this, but others didn't...

awesome, Tomaurea did a good job. Good noodles with shrimps, and beer is good aw well…read more Suggest to come in evening with great street view.

An amazing time! Tomaurea was an exceptional host. Pizza was also amazing !I really enjoyed the…read moreservice and he was very on top of it.

We went last night for the first time to celebrate my birthday as it's around the corner from our…read morefavorite pizza place Quartersheets. What a great small restaurant with a fantastic buzz. No detail is overlooked. Beautiful design -- reminds me of what your Italian grandma's dining room would look like if she had great taste. We took a Lyft since the parking situation is tough (but there is a paid lot down the street) and we were running late.I called and left message that we were running 15 minutes late and they got my voicemail and they were great about. Table was available right away. Cocktails were impressive - and we started with a dirty martini and a Negroni blanco. The garlic bread made with Bub & Grandma's bread is a clear winner. Our server Emerson was top notch and steered us through the menu and drinks and was informative and friendly as very professional. When he'd walk through dining room, he was scanning to see if anyone was trying to catch his eye. And when I did he came right over. None of this look straight ahead stuff I sometimes see when it's a busy night. You can get out of Donna's for a reasonable price if you stick to garlic bread, salad and one of their excellent pasta dishes (5 of the dishes are in the $25-$28 range). We splurged and got the scampi (from France) what a sauce, truffle gnocchi, amazing chicken Marsala with amazing mushroom sauce $32) and the Cesar salad was delicious and not mailed in. We ordered 1 dessert (panna cotta with pistachio brittle and fresh figs) and they brought a tiramisu and tiny glasses of their own limoncello out on the house. We also tried 1 glass of their special vermouth since we are vermouth lovers. A++++ experience all round and it was a high level of ingredients and food -- chef and his team are top notch. I now need to find out who's the chef in that kitchen because they've built an excellent team. Donna's slyly calls itself just a "red sauce Italian restaurant" but I'd say that's a real understatement...and I think it's a great date night or small group place because it's intimate and you can hear your table partners talk. I don't recall any music playing - just the warm brown background noise of fun conversation. We ate early (my preference these days) and if you don't see any openings for reservations, ask Resy to give you an alert -- you'll get notified when reservations open up. Emerson said they always hold some tables for walk ins. PS -- I normally don't leave such long reviews, but I have some friends who are chefs and who own restaurants - and when I see other Yelp reviews where someone leaves a one star because the hostess was allegedly rude when everything else is great -- I just hate to see how it can affect a restaurant. I have no relationship with this restaurant at all. I don't know any anyone who works in it or owns any part of it, but I just don't like to see people abuse the reviews -- the restaurant business is tough as it is. And as someone who has worked downtown and driven through Echo Park for 30 years - I think Donna's is a great addition to Echo Park.

I would say the food is about a 6/10 but the service is a 10/10. The food is a bit too salty and it…read moreseemed like a common note across multiple neighboring tables. The highlight was definitely the Fusili ala vodka pasta, though we asked for well-cooked rather than al dente and it was still pretty al dente. There is ample street parking in and around the place but it is in a bit of a sketchy area, so be careful. The garlic bread is made of sourdough and it comes with a lot of cheese, which makes it even more sour. The tomato risotto is a 4/10 - it just tasted like cheese and the broccolini is a 6/10 - its pretty unflavorful and uncooked. We ended the night with a shot of limoncello and that was the perfect palette cleanser.

LAPDM was a place that I loved and then had a unpleasant experience that kept me away for awhile…read more I decided to give it another try since the previous experiences had been fantastic! I'm incredibly happy that I decided to come back, the food, service and overall experiences have been even better than previous times. I haven't tried everything on the menu but we are close and honestly this is one of the very few restaurants that I can say has a menu where everything is fantastic! Last night we had the Diavola pizza, caprese salad and several types of pasta. Make sure you order the Fools Gold or the Suspira drinks. Looking forward to taking more friends and family to this Amazing restaurant!

My go to place! Have been coming here for years…read more Arturo is the best bartender ever. Visit him at the bar, be will make the most amazing drinks you ever had! Definitely get the pizza and the pasta! You can't go wrong with any of the food here. Absolutely such a phenomenal place, such a cute vibe!

We had such an incredible dinner experience here while celebrating a birthday…read more Note: To get a reservation, use Resy and book two weeks out (you can book 9 am pst thirteen days before the reservation date). Their advice is to share plates. For starters, we chose the focaccia, meatballs (not pictured) and suppli al telefono. The suppli al telefono was incredible and you cannot find that in most restaurants. The staff kindly explained they recommend 5 dishes for a group of three. So for the mains we ordered the cacio e Pepe and wild boar pasta (not pictured). The wild boar sauce is delicious. I am glad we balanced that arguably heavier dish out with the cacio e Pepe (which was light and flavorful). The sommelier also stopped by the table to introduce himself and is happy to pair wine with your meal. This is a great spot for a celebration or meal before a show/concert.

Beautiful, fun French atmosphere…read more Foccoccia delicious, squash blossoms rich but good Octopus and seasonal salad good $88-seabass branzino.....so overpriced. Pretty standard Pasta...really lost me here, I thought it was pretty average Overall incredibly overpriced with cocktails around $27